Registered Nurse, Per Diem - RiseBoro Homecare : Job Details

Organizational Overview RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.

Here are some highlights:

Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.

Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.

Affordable Housing : RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.

RiseBoros mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes dont determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.

If youre interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidates experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.

Purpose of Position : Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem works under the supervision of the Direction of Patient Services and Nursing Supervisor with the understanding that work schedules can vary significantly from week to week and that when working they are responsible for the complete care of all assigned clients within the scope of the State Registered Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization. The Registered Nurse, Per Diem is responsible and accountable for making decisions and providing care according to New York Department of Health (DOH) regulations, Human Resources Administration (HRA), Managed Care Organization (MCO), and Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) guidelines. Additionally, the Registered Nurse, Per Diem is responsible for the coordination of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients by interacting and collaborating with other members of the Homecare team to optimize patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and healthcare goals.

Schedule: Monday Friday (Day Shift)

Salary Range : $150 per assessment

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Coordination of resources and services for assigned caseload based on clients needs and health conditions, working with the clients, their families, physicians, care providers, internal resources, and external partners. This must be accomplished during the initial assessment and on an ongoing basis thereafter based on re-assessment and change in clients needs

Complete comprehensive client assessments to implement the best plan of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients; schedule and successfully engage in home visits within appropriate time frames as required by the MLTC, MCO, HRA, and/or DOH of case referrals to complete assigned assessments

Implement the Plan of Care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervision

Complete and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the assessment, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, Plan of Care, education intervention, and evaluation according to Office of the Medical Inspector General (OMIG), DOH, agency, and other regulatory requirements for assigned cases

Deliver ongoing assessment, teaching, and training to patients/caregivers that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and benefits using evidence-based nursing practice

Make recommendations regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of home care services and document them in patient records accordingly

Follow-up with appropriate agency and/ or MD regarding recommendations for service changes

Report any patient incident or complaint; initiate filling out incident or complaint forms

Notify emergency services of acute changes in the patients condition

Respond to emergencies and/or crises as required

Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing referrals as needed

Supervise the care provided by Home Health Aides; assign duties to aides based on the clients needs

Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and implement a comprehensive care plan

Conduct in-service training classes for Home Health Aides, as required

Assist RiseBoro Homecare leadership with achieving organization goals, improving the quality of patient care outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

Participate in quality assessment/performance improvement initiatives and meetings

Provide nursing care under RB Homecare policies, practices, procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending, and stretching to deliver patient care

Other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Supervisor

Required Skills/Qualifications

NYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse

Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate

Basic MS Office Suite computer skills; database entry, email, etc.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in home health care preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of healthcare practices

Strong clinical assessment skills

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team; ability to function effectively with minimal supervision

Excellent organizational, and time management skills with strong attention to detail in recordkeeping

Willing to travel throughout the city to clients homes

Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work schedules and tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with tact and good analytic judgment; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in the organization

Commitment to RiseBoros mission, vision, and values

Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Demonstrated commitment/passion for serving the elderly and/or supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and/or bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEOO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.